A groundbreaking climate-resilient development initiative has been launched in Kemabolo village, Rigo District, offering residents access to clean water and improved social services, thanks to a partnership between the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and UNICEF. The program, rolled out in collaboration with the Central Provincial Government, Rigo District Administration, the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA), and the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, is expected to directly benefit 30,000 people — including 12,000 children — while contributing to improved health and education outcomes for nearly half a million Papua New Guineans. At the center of this initiative is…
Author: Paula DAVID
In a ceremony marked by national pride and renewed vision, 90 graduates from the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) donned their blue gowns today, celebrating their achievements under the theme: “Honoring 50 years of Independence and 71 years of Leadership Excellence: Celebrating our past, Shaping the leaders of tomorrow.” Though 99 students successfully completed the program, only 90 were present at the mid-year graduation, a symbolic milestone in SILAG’s mission to professionalize and future-proof Papua New Guinea’s public service. Delivering the keynote address, Vice Minister for Public Service Francis Siune urged the graduates to embrace their responsibility as…
More than 700 students of Kiunga Secondary School in the North Fly District of Western Province have been encouraged to read more books to improve both their oral and written communication skills. During the school’s National Book Week celebration held on August 8th, 2025, students were reminded that books play a crucial role in learning, as they are a vital part of literature that educates and empowers. To mark the 45th anniversary of National Book Week, the school organized a range of educational and creative activities aligned with the theme, “Reading our past and transforming our future.” These included a…
Papua New Guinea will mark a major milestone next week with the 2025 PNG Update, a high-level national conference commemorating fifty years of independence. The event, themed “Papua New Guinea at 50: past, present and future,” will be held on the 21st–22nd of August at the University of Papua New Guinea’s Waigani campus in Port Moresby. The Golden Jubilee conference is jointly hosted by the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) and the Australian National University (ANU), and is expected to draw over 1, 000 participants including national leaders, civil servants, diplomats, academics, students, and members of the judiciary. Prime…
The Education Department has confirmed that the Government Tuition Fee Subsidy (GTFS) funding for schools for the third quarter (Term 3) has been fully processed and paid out, with approximately K220 million disbursed to support education across the country. Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra clarified during a recent discussion that the second quarter payments were made some time ago, countering earlier reports suggesting delays. The third quarter payments began processing last week and were completed earlier on the 7th August. “We’ve received the full warrant for Term 3, and the total amount—around K211 million—has been released. If you include rounding,…
In response to the resurgence of the deadly poliovirus in Papua New Guinea (PNG), UNICEF and the Government of PNG have launched a nationwide vaccination blitz to immunise nearly three million children against polio, measles, and other preventable diseases. Speaking at the launch ceremony at New Erima High School in Port Moresby, UNICEF PNG Representative Dr Veera Mendonca delivered an urgent message to parents and caregivers across the country. “The goal is urgent and clear: to vaccinate nearly three million children under the age of 10 before the virus can spread further and destroy their futures.” The campaign, led by the…
The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) has officially announced that the second player transfer window for the 2025 Premier Soccer League season will open on Monday, 18 August 2025, and close on Monday, 1 September 2025. This window allows participating clubs to: Register and de-register players Facilitate player movements between clubs within the league Recruit players from other federations, subject to FIFA’s International Transfer Management System (TMS)regulations Important Notes for Clubs: Transfer Documentation: All transfers must be accompanied by a signed transfer document, approved by both the releasing and receiving clubs. Advance…
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and the PNG National Rugby League Competition (PNG NRLC) have announced that Round 18 of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup will be named “Round for Ray” to support WNBPG Kimbe Cutter player Ray Amos. Amos sustained a serious neck injury in Round 5 of the competition while scoring a try just four minutes into the first half. He is currently at Port Moresby General Hospital receiving rehabilitation. PNGRFL Chief Executive Officer Stanley Hondina and Performance and Pathway General Manager Tony Archer have visited Amos and his family to inform them of the decision.…
The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) has announced a revised match schedule for the ongoing PNGFA Futsal League 2025. Effective immediately, matches will now be played twice a week — every Monday and Thursday. This scheduling change follows consultation with the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Competitions Department and is necessary to conclude the league earlier than planned. The adjustment will allow PNGFA to identify the national champion and submit the final squad list for the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League 2025 no later than 12 September 2025. The upcoming OFC tournament will mark a historic first, with PNGFA’s inaugural…
The Papua New Guinea U16 Men’s National Football Team has departed Port Moresby today for Honiara, Solomon Islands, to compete in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship, the official qualifying tournament for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026. Under the guidance of Head Coach Mathew Witu, the 23-man squad will proudly represent PNG on the regional stage. Their mission: to claim one of the two qualification spots available for next year’s World Cup, a feat that would mark a historic first for PNG’s men’s youth football. Coach Witu expressed his confidence in the team’s readiness and stated, “Our boys have…